SR1137 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Marvin "Preach" Webb of Edwardsville, who passed away on June 8, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Webb was born in Edwardsville to John and Lillie (Baldwin) Webb on January 12, 1936; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Webb was thought of as the goodwill ambassador of Edwardsville to many generations of Edwardsville families; he was affectionately known as "Mr. Edwardsville", the happy, smiling man, who visited the Downtown Edwardsville businesses and brought a kind word to everyone he encountered within the city; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Webb was a sharp dresser and regularly wore a fresh carnation in his lapel; he loved Edwardsville and Elvis, and the stores up and down the downtown area provided him with shirts, watches, ties, pants, shoes, and everything imaginable on his birthday and at other times; he also was a constant visitor at the Madison County Courthouse and the Edwardsville Police Station and was a sort of unofficial officer for the city; he wanted people to follow the rules and, in a good way, would always approach people who were not following those rules and try to set them straight; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Webb was a lifelong member of the Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church in Edwardsville; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Webb was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Curtis Webb; and his sister, Julia McKinney; and

WHEREAS, Marvin Webb is survived by his brothers, L.D. Bradford and James (Cynthia) Webb; his sisters, Lavon Lagrown, Lillie (Fred) Willis, Pearlie Talbert, Maggie Smith, and Mattie Holmes; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Marvin "Preach" Webb and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Marvin Webb as an expression of our deepest sympathy.